GRE (Graduate Record Exam)
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) measures verbal reasoning, quantitative and verbal reasoning and analytical writing skills required for Graduate School admission.
Verbal Reasoning
+ Time - 30 minutes
+ Length - 20 multiple-choice questions
+ Format - Sentence Completion, Analogy, Reading Comprehension, and Antonym
+ Content - Tests vocabulary, verbal reasoning skills, and the ability to read with understanding and insight.
Quantitative
+ Time - 35 minutes
+ Length - 20 multiple-choice questions
+ Format - Quantitative Comparison, Problem Solving, and Data Interpretation (graph questions)
+ Content - Tests basic mathematical skills, ability to understand mathematical concepts, and quantitative reasoning skills
Analytical Writing
+ Time - 60 minutes
+ Length - 2 essay prompts
+ Format - Perspective on an Issue and Analyze an Argument
+ Content - Tests ability to understand and analyze arguments and to understand and draw logical conclusions
Three scores are reported on the GRE General Test: a Verbal Reasoning score reported on a 200-800 score scale, in 10-point increments; a Quantitative Reasoning score reported on a 200-800 score scale, in 10-point increments; an Analytical Writing score reported on a 0-6 score scale, in half-point increments.
NOTE: To receive more information or register for the GRE, visit the following link Take the GRE provided by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). GRE information was gathered from GRE Exam Premier Program: 2008 Edition .
